Michael Stipe hates the Beatles

Of course, not everyone is a Beatles fan. Lead singer Michael Stipe, of the group R.E.M, when asked in a 1992 Rolling Stone interview about the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, responded that the Beatles were like elevator music. He did not even respond to the Stone’s question. Stipe, I believe, was being honest. Yet, his lack of awareness as to their impact was profound. I know “standing on the shoulders of giants” leaves him cold, but that sentiment also reflects a severe lack of existential awareness. I have never felt the same about Stipe or R.E.M.

 

17 years is a long time. You should let it go. Unless you're a beatle.

 

I hear you. But it was fashionable to hate the Beatles at the time. And he was right in on it. Lame.

 

Some folks...

are simply ignorant and proud of it. What is there not to like about the Beatles?!! They have EVERYTHING to do with where music has gone since the '60s...not debatable.

REM will be remembered as one of many " bit more than marginally talented" bands whose material will NOT be covered for decades to come, unlike the Beatles' music. Stipe is a doofus for sticking his neck out and making such a declaration. His jealousy is quite see-through.